Trustee – Compliance and Governance

• Monitor and ensure compliance with charity law, the Charity Commission’s guidance, and any other relevant legislation or regulation (e.g. GDPR, safeguarding, fundraising standards).
• Oversee timely submission of annual returns, accounts, and reports to regulators.

• Support the Chair in maintaining good governance practices, including regular review of the governing document, policies, and procedures.
• Lead on trustee induction and ongoing training in compliance and governance matters.
• Help the board assess its performance and ensure that meetings and records meet required standards.

• Keep the risk register up to date, ensuring that governance and compliance risks are identified and mitigated.
• Advise the board on emerging risks and legal changes affecting the charity.

• Ensure the charity has up-to-date policies (e.g. safeguarding, data protection, financial controls) and that they are implemented in practice.
• Work with staff or volunteers to ensure that compliance policies are embedded throughout the organisation.

• Report to the board on compliance and governance issues, making recommendations for improvement.

Our head office is in Devizes but our operational scope extends from Reading to Bath. However the role is envisaged to be delivered primarily from home.

What skills do I need?

Person Specification

• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, charity law and regulation.
• Experience of governance, risk management, or compliance in any sector (charity, public, or private).
• Ability to interpret and apply complex information such as legal or regulatory guidance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to challenge and support constructively.
• Commitment to the charity’s mission, values, and principles of good governance.

Location

This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.